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Cost of Living Guide in Wallis And Futuna

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Wallis and Futuna offers a moderately expensive cost of living for its region, with rent 37.5% higher than the Oceania average but limited data on other categories suggesting overall costs align closer to regional norms for isolated Pacific territories. This French overseas collectivity suits expats with stable income, particularly civil servants benefiting from tax advantages, though daily expenses add up quickly due to import reliance and remoteness.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
XPF 200,000-250,000 (USD 1,800-2,200) for a single person — local food, modest housing, minimal fuel.
Comfortable
XPF 300,000-400,000 (USD 2,700-3,600) for a single expat — decent housing, mix of local/imported goods, occasional dining.
Family of four
XPF 600,000-800,000 (USD 5,400-7,200) for four — expat housing, imported groceries, car, potential schooling.

Rent exceeds Oceania average by 37.5%, making Wallis and Futuna a mid-to-high cost Pacific destination best for high earners like civil servants leveraging tax benefits, but challenging without a job due to import costs and isolation.

Economic & Living Costs in Wallis And Futuna
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

100-300 XPF
Avg: 200 XPF

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

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Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

800-2000 XPF
Avg: 1400 XPF

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

2000-6000 XPF
Avg: 4000 XPF

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

2000-2400 XPF
Avg: 2200 XPF
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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Monthly Transport Pass

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Gasoline (1L)

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Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

130-286 XPF
Avg: 208 XPF

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

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Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

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Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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Eggs (12)

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Local Cheese (1kg)

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Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

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Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

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Cinema Ticket

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Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

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Last updated: 2025-06-06

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